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Recurring Hives. Taking Prednisone, Zyrtec, Hives Went Away After Taking A Shower. Could This Be Viral Infection?

Hi my son had hives on Wednesday I took him to his pediatrician and he was unable to pinpoint the cause. He prescribed prednisone and zyrtec. Hives went away. However, they came back again today- brought him back to the pediatrician and the pediatrician advised to keep him on the meds for a few more days stating that these hives could come and go for a week. He just had a bad outbreak of hives an hour ago, on his face, ears, and arms. Seems to be on only areas that weren't covered. No hives on stomach, back, chest or feet. He just took a cool shower and they are pratically gone. any idea what could be causing this? could this be viral?
posted on Wed, 6 Nov 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
usually hives(urticaria) may occur repeatedly , It is an allergic reaction.
The drug of choice is hydroxygine hydrochloride (Atarax) can be given twice daily.
Apply calamine lotion locally 2-3 times daily.
If severe you may use prednisolone.
usually disappears within 5-7 days
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required..
If no improvement consult a dermotologist.
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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Recurring Hives. Taking Prednisone, Zyrtec, Hives Went Away After Taking A Shower. Could This Be Viral Infection?

Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic. usually hives(urticaria) may occur repeatedly , It is an allergic reaction. The drug of choice is hydroxygine hydrochloride (Atarax) can be given twice daily. Apply calamine lotion locally 2-3 times daily. If severe you may use prednisolone. usually disappears within 5-7 days Hope this answer will serve your purpose Please feel free to ask any more queries if required.. If no improvement consult a dermotologist. Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics